Chats Under the Sun

Owen Hebbert had a dream.... no, like an actual dream in the middle of the night, and he wrote an entire book about it. We sat down and talked about his book, the dream, the process of writing and as always, it was a riot. Purchase Owen's book, Art and Artifice on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/bsRYsDwFind Owen on Instagram @hebbert_the_writerI am always I am @itsthevalkIf this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I'd be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

We did it. Despite not being able to gather in person for our book podcast about a month ago, we hopped online for an absolute riot of a podcast. We talked about all the books we read in the second half of 2024. You know the drill: these podcasts are hilarious, and I love them so much. If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I'd be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Owen on Instagram @hebbert_the_writerJohn-Michael is @aboutjemI am always I am @itsthevalk

We did it. Despite not being able to gather in person for our book podcast about a month ago, we hopped online for an absolute riot of a podcast. We talked about all the books we read in the second half of 2024. You know the drill: these podcasts are hilarious, and I love them so much. If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I'd be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Owen on Instagram @hebbert_the_writerJohn-Michael is @aboutjemI am always I am @itsthevalk

We did it. Despite not being able to gather in person for our book podcast about a month ago, we hopped online for an absolute riot of a podcast. We talked about all the books we read in the second half of 2024. You know the drill: these podcasts are hilarious, and I love them so much. If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I'd be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Owen on Instagram @hebbert_the_writerJohn-Michael is @aboutjemI am always I am @itsthevalk

We did it. Despite not being able to gather in person for our book podcast about a month ago, we hopped online for an absolute riot of a podcast. We talked about all the books we read in the second half of 2024. You know the drill: these podcasts are hilarious, and I love them so much. If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I'd be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Owen on Instagram @hebbert_the_writerJohn-Michael is @aboutjemI am always I am @itsthevalk

Brad Bout, and Andrew and Jordan Enter embarked in January 2024 to read 100 books each by the end of December. They pulled it off, and we had planned to have them crash this year's book pod, but all the regularly scheduled gentlemen came down sick, leaving the Book Boys Jr. to be the stars of the show. I LOVED talking with these guys, it takes a lot of discipline to read 100 books in a year, and their musings on the process are really worth listening to. If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I'd be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  I am @itsthevalk on the gram. Love you all. 

Jesse opened up his Logic edit file and took me track by track through his latest album Dream Journal. Bro literally wrote down his dreams for a week and made an album out of them. I loved this episode. You gotta give both this pod a listen, and go stream Dream Journal released under DJ BOD.  Stream Dream Journal here: https://open.spotify.com/album/3FDGuMtXqBfNnPqQg83Xbh?si=Witos4f8T8iBhTxXo4YgzA  If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I'd be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Jesse is on the gram @boutjesse I am @itsthevalk Love you all. 

I sat down two of my pastors, Ryan and Jeff to hear them chat about their friendship and the early days of pastoring Immanuel Baptist Church. Over the last 20 years the church has grown from 17 to 650 members, and they have many stories from along the way. Being a member of Immanuel is one of the most meaningful aspects of my life, and I'm so grateful I got to sit down and hear these insights and wisdom from two men I respect. If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I'd be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Learn more about Immanuel at https://immanuelky.org/ I am @itsthevalk on Instagram. Love you all. 

I LOVED talking to Mack. I've seen him speak at CROSS con many times and it was a pleasure sitting down and discussing missions. 10/10 recco this episode. If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I'd be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Mack on the Twitter @MackStiles I am @itsthevalk on Insta Love you all.  Jake

William Boekestein is the pastor of Immanuel Fellowship Church in Kalamazoo, and the author Finding My Vocation: A Guide for Young People Seeking a Calling. We chatted about this book and had a seriously fantastic conversation. I wish I had read this book a decade ago. If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I'd be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  I am @itsthevalk Love you all.  Jake

(P5) Thank you all for listening to this monster. We talked about the nearly two hundred books we have read this year thus far. As always, I LOVE doing this podcast. These are some of the most hilarious and thoughtful brothers I could ever hope for.  If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I'd be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Here is a Sheet with all the books we have read so far https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Q2dubBAfosIKUbbLQYNuK9MXP6rVx2X-392VuQbhf40/edit?usp=sharing Find Owen on Instagram @hebbert_the_writer John-Michael is @aboutjem I am always I am @itsthevalk

(P4) We talked about the nearly two hundred books we have read this year thus far. As always, I LOVE doing this podcast. These are some of the most hilarious and thoughtful brothers I could ever hope for.  If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I'd be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Here is a Sheet with all the books we have read so far https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Q2dubBAfosIKUbbLQYNuK9MXP6rVx2X-392VuQbhf40/edit?usp=sharing Find Owen on Instagram @hebbert_the_writer John-Michael is @aboutjem I am always I am @itsthevalk

(P3) We talked about the nearly two hundred books we have read this year thus far. As always, I LOVE doing this podcast. These are some of the most hilarious and thoughtful brothers I could ever hope for.  If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I'd be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Here is a Sheet with all the books we have read so far https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Q2dubBAfosIKUbbLQYNuK9MXP6rVx2X-392VuQbhf40/edit?usp=sharing Find Owen on Instagram @hebbert_the_writer John-Michael is @aboutjem I am always I am @itsthevalk

(P2) We talked about the nearly two hundred books we have read this year thus far. As always, I LOVE doing this podcast. These are some of the most hilarious and thoughtful brothers I could ever hope for.  If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I'd be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Here is a Sheet with all the books we have read so far https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Q2dubBAfosIKUbbLQYNuK9MXP6rVx2X-392VuQbhf40/edit?usp=sharing Find Owen on Instagram @hebbert_the_writer John-Michael is @aboutjem I am always I am @itsthevalk

We talked about the nearly two hundred books we have read this year thus far. As always, I LOVE doing this podcast. These are some of the most hilarious and thoughtful brothers I could ever hope for.  If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I'd be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Here is a Sheet with all the books we have read so far https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Q2dubBAfosIKUbbLQYNuK9MXP6rVx2X-392VuQbhf40/edit?usp=sharing Find Owen on Instagram @hebbert_the_writer John-Michael is @aboutjem I am always I am @itsthevalk

My jaw was on the floor this entire podcast. Hannah beautifully articulated what it is like to battle cancer and shared their incredible story of God's providence leading up to adopting their daughter. I am so grateful I got to sit down with both of them. If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I'd be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Hannah on the gram @hannah.sinke I am @itsthevalk Love you all.  Jake

I sat down with Julie a few hours before we filmed her lecture for our upcoming parenting series. We talked about her time at CCEF, the various books she wrote, and the process of adopting and fostering her and her husband have gone through. Her book Safeguards is fantastic, and I loved this conversation. If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I'd be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠⁠⁠⁠  Buy Safeguards! Seriously, it's an excellent book.  I am on Instagram @itsthevalk Love you all.  Jake

Logan's testimony is astonishing. God led Logan through a "rags to riches" story, then called him to leave it all and come to seminary. I am incredibly glad he is here. You have to listen to this episode. If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I'd be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠⁠⁠⁠  I am on Instagram @itsthevalk Love you all.  Jake

Gabe is a legend on campus and a wizard with the languages. I had no idea his testimony was so intense, involving the near death of his brother. I loved hearing The Dark Angel's story, I hope you do too. If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I'd be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Gabe @gabriel.encarnacio.g I am @itsthevalk Love you all.  Jake

I am BEYOND thrilled for this episode. Adventures in Odyssey was the soundtrack to my childhood, and I grew to have so much respect for their unparalleled storytelling. Paul was one of the core team that lauched the show, and remained one of the key writers on the project. We talked about the origin of AIO and what it was like working on the show. I loved this conversation. If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I'd be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠⁠⁠  Learn more about Paul at https://www.paulmccusker.com/ I am on Instagram @itsthevalk Love you all.  Jake

(TW suicide) Brett's story is jaw-dropping. Nearly every twist and turn is a testimony to the goodness of God through suffering. Brett's Journey through Alcoholics Anonymous to clarity in the Gospel is absolutely fascinating, and I have never met someone so winsomely articulate the benefits and dangers of AA. This podcast is incredible, I am so grateful for Brett.  If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I'd be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠⁠  Follow Brett at @basmith444 I am on Instagram @itsthevalk Love you all.  Jake

I ran into Dr. Tyler Flatt when he was giving a lecture here at Southern on how to read well. Since that is one of my favorite subjects, I asked if he would be on the pod, and he graciously agreed. We talked about his journey from Ontario Canada, to end up being a professor here, and about engaging with the great tradition. Loved this conversation. If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I'd be thrilled if you would donate me a coffee or two at ⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠ I am always on the gram @itsthevalk Love y'all. Jake

Jimmy Bledsoe is working with the Bevin Center at Southern Seminary to look at how theological education impacts missions and to inspire seminary students to become part of the Gospel spreading to the nations. We had a fantastic conversation about how he ended up teaching in Africa, what took him and his wife back to Southern, and why deep theological training is so important to mission work. If you are at Southern, I highly recommend swinging by his office in the Bevin Center and saying hi.  If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I'd be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠ . Follow the Bevin Center @sbtsmissions I am on Instagram @itsthevalk Love you all.  Jake

With the ONE-HUNDREDTH EPISODE of this podcast, I hosted a live podcast/party and had Kerri Radsma, Scott and Derek Slingerland and Tanner Neufeld share a series of stories that had half of us literally crying laughing. You can't miss this episode.  Thank you to all the people who came out to the party. Thank you to all of you listening to this episode, and any of the last 100. Thank you to the many who have been here since episode one. I am so grateful for you. If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I'd be thrilled if you would donate me a coffee or two at buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun . I am on Instagram @itsthevalk Love you all.  Jake

This is the bonus episode we referenced several times in the Book Pod. On the day of recording, the four of us did a take on this book, but it didn't sit right with us, so John-Michael and I did a re-record back here in Louisville. This book is explicit, and we needed a separate podcast to walk through this subject properly. TLDR: we do not recommend this book at all. Listen to the pod to find out why. Here is a doc of all the books we discussed in the OG pod: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1a6xJBNwlero4ppsrKPwse6WQJWyNiwwrmI-o2c-NXcI/edit?usp=sharing John-Michael is on Instagram @aboutjem I am always @itsthevalk Love y'all. Jake

P4. I am so grateful for these guys. The four of us live in three different countries at the moment, but the fact that we are still able to get together and talk about what we have been reading over the last six months is a pleasure. Every year, these podcasts are a riot to record and give us the chance to talk about life, big ideas, and fascinating people.  Here is a doc of all the books we discussed in the pod: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1a6xJBNwlero4ppsrKPwse6WQJWyNiwwrmI-o2c-NXcI/edit?usp=sharing Owen is on Instagram @hebbert_the_writer John-Michael is on Instagram @aboutjem I am always @itsthevalk Love y'all. Jake

(Part 3) I LOVE these guys. The four of us live in three different countries at the moment, but the fact that we are still able to get together and talk about what we have been reading over the last six months is a pleasure. Every year, these podcasts are a riot to record and give us the chance to talk about life, big ideas, and fascinating people.  Here is a doc of all the books we discussed in the pod: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1a6xJBNwlero4ppsrKPwse6WQJWyNiwwrmI-o2c-NXcI/edit?usp=sharing Owen is on Instagram @hebbert_the_writer John-Michael is on Instagram @aboutjem I am always @itsthevalk Love y'all. Jake

(Part 2) Near the end of this pod, Christine Valk, Maria Bout, and Kerri Radsma crashed the regularly scheduled programming to share their top 5 books of the year. I am incredibly grateful that they stopped by. Here is a doc of all the books we discussed in the pod: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1a6xJBNwlero4ppsrKPwse6WQJWyNiwwrmI-o2c-NXcI/edit?usp=sharing Owen is on Instagram @hebbert_the_writer John-Michael is on Instagram @aboutjem I am always @itsthevalk Love y'all. Jake

I LOVE these guys. The four of us live in three different countries at the moment, but the fact that we are still able to get together and talk about what we have been reading over the last six months is a pleasure. Every year, these podcasts are a riot to record and give us the chance to talk about life, big ideas, and fascinating people.  Here is a doc of all the books we discussed in the pod: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1a6xJBNwlero4ppsrKPwse6WQJWyNiwwrmI-o2c-NXcI/edit?usp=sharing Owen is on Instagram @hebbert_the_writer John-Michael is on Instagram @aboutjem I am always @itsthevalk Love y'all. Jake

Christine wrote her book Midnight Mercies about her experience with deep depression as a mother and a Christian. I am so glad I got the chance to talk with her. I genuinely was so encouarged by her thoughts and wisdom. You can find Christine on Instagram @christinemchappell I am at @itsthevalk Love y'all. Jake

Ward and Heather met each other in the drug and party scene of southern Louisiana. Despite wanting nothing to do with God, the Lord used the birth of their first daughter to change the course of their lives and bring them to Him. Ward serves as the Worship Pastor of my church here in Louisville (Immanuel Baptist Church), and I am so grateful that both he and Heather were willing to share their incredible testimony with me. You can find me on Instagram at @itsthevalk Love y'all. Jake

This podcast was incredible. Dee's testimony of God's grace is one of the most moving stories I have ever listened to. She also offers thoughtful and wise advice on how to share the Gospel with those in the LGBTQ+ community and foster a church culture that is both loving and truthful. I'm so thankful that Dee came on and was willing to be honest and vulnerable.  I am on the gram at @itsthevalk Love y'all. Jake

Samuel James is the author of Digital Liturgies and the associate acquisitions editor at Crossway. We talked about his new book and had a fascinating conversation about the impact of social media on our lives. I thoroughly enjoyed this pod, and I hope you will too.  Find Samuel on Twitter @samueld_james  I am always on Instagram @itsthevalk Love y'all.  Jake

John Walton is an Old Testament scholar and Professor at Wheaton College. He has authored or contributed to over a dozen books and specializes in the Ancient Near Eastern backgrounds of the Old Testament, especially Genesis and its creation account. It was an incredible opportunity to interview Dr. Walton and I hope this episode helps you'all understand Genesis better. I am on instagram @itsthevalk Grateful for you all. Jake.

Nikki is the Executive Director of Clarity Pregnancy Options, an organization dedicated to helping women with crisis pregnancies in the Niagara area. I was absolutely floored by how sophisticated, compassionate, and precise their ministry is. I highly recommend this episode; it is an educational experience.  Visit https://www.claritypregnancy.ca/ to learn more about the organization.  Follow me on Instagram @itsthevalk All Love,  Jake. 

I sat down with Jesse to talk about the process of making his new double album Attack!! and Retreat!! We talked all things songwriting, and production and he got deep inside some of the nerdy background of the creative process. Jesse is an incredible musician, and I loved sitting down and talking with him about art. Listen to Attack!! and Retreat on Spotify Jesse is on Instagram @boutjesse I am always @itsthevalk Love y'all. Jake

FINAL EPISODE. The boys sat down again for our twice-annual book pod. I enjoy recording these so much. We talked about nearly 200 books over the course of almost 7 hours, and talking about books gives us the opportunity to discuss life, big ideas, and have a good laugh along the way. Here is a doc of all the books we discussed in the pod: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K0m4kSP47JrQPfeZ2ILy-y53t6dVFsoEFgxxlJ4-xko/edit?usp=sharing Owen Hebbert  is on Instagram @hebbert_the_writer Jesse Bout is on Instagram @boutjesse John-Michael Bout is on Instagram @aboutjem I am always @itsthevalk Love y'all. Jake We often read books we disagree with, and even books that contain heavy or mature themes. We do not endorse any of these books unless we explicitly say so.

TRES! The boys sat down again for our twice-annual book pod. I enjoy recording these so much. We talked about nearly 200 books over the course of almost 7 hours, and talking about books gives us the opportunity to discuss life, big ideas, and have a good laugh along the way. Here is a doc of all the books we discussed in the pod: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K0m4kSP47JrQPfeZ2ILy-y53t6dVFsoEFgxxlJ4-xko/edit?usp=sharing Owen Hebbert  is on Instagram @hebbert_the_writer Jesse Bout is on Instagram @boutjesse John-Michael Bout is on Instagram @aboutjem I am always @itsthevalk Love y'all. Jake We often read books we disagree with, and even books that contain heavy or mature themes. We do not endorse any of these books unless we explicitly say so.

PART 2! The boys sat down again for our twice-annual book pod. I enjoy recording these so much. We talked about nearly 200 books over the course of almost 7 hours, and talking about books gives us the opportunity to discuss life, big ideas, and have a good laugh along the way. Here is a doc of all the books we discussed in the pod: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K0m4kSP47JrQPfeZ2ILy-y53t6dVFsoEFgxxlJ4-xko/edit?usp=sharing Owen Hebbert  is on Instagram @hebbert_the_writer Jesse Bout is on Instagram @boutjesse John-Michael Bout is on Instagram @aboutjem I am always @itsthevalk Love y'all. Jake We often read books we disagree with, and even books that contain heavy or mature themes. We do not endorse any of these books unless we explicitly say so.

LETS GO. The boys sat down again for our twice-annual book pod. I enjoy recording these so much. We talked about nearly 200 books over the course of almost 7 hours and talking about books gives us the opportunity to discuss life, big ideas, and have a good laugh along the way. Here is a doc of all the books we discussed in the pod: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K0m4kSP47JrQPfeZ2ILy-y53t6dVFsoEFgxxlJ4-xko/edit?usp=sharing Owen Hebbert  is on Instagram @hebbert_the_writer Jesse Bout is on Instagram @boutjesse John-Michael Bout is on Instagram @aboutjem I am always @itsthevalk Love y'all. Jake We often read books we disagree with, and even books that contain heavy or mature themes. We do not endorse any of these books unless we explicitly say so.

I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with a Niagara couple, both of whom are well known to many of you, and hear from them about their journey with infertility, the things they had to think through with embryo adoption, and learning to trust God through all of it. Adoption of any kind is something I want to be constantly learning about, and I am so grateful to them for their openness and vulnerability.  If this podcast impacted you, consider sharing it! Find me on Instagram at @itsthevalk In Christ,  Jake

Mr. H has been the director of Agape Valley Bible Camp for as long as I can remember. The Camp has been a huge part of my spiritual growth in my early years as a Christian, but I had no idea that the history of the camp and the property was a wild ride of dynamite, drugs, and eight years of faith and red tape. This was a fantastic conversation, and I hope y'all enjoy. Visit https://www.agapevalley.ca/ to learn more about the camp. I am on the gram @itsthevalk Love y'all. 

I sat down with John-Michael about how we have been experiencing the last few months since the documentary launch. It's been a wild ride, let me tell you. We also talked about the launch of Into The Light Ministries and why we chose to go in that direction.  We also dropped a lil announcement of a video we have been secretlyish working on that is coming out this summer. I'm so stoked about it.  John-Michael is @aboutjem I am always @itsthevalk Love y'all. 

In the summer of 2021, Delaney married Max DeArmitt. Five months later, Max was killed by a drunk driver on his way to work. I met Delaney at a campfire nearly a year later and had the opportunity to hear her story, and it remains one of the most impactful testimonies I have ever heard. In this conversation, she told me about the accident, about dealing with grief, and what she learned about herself and God through the process. I'm incredibly grateful Delaney was willing to come on and share how the last year and a half has been for her.  You can find Delaney on Instagram @delaneygbrister if you have any thoughts for her.  I am on Instagram at @itsthevalk In Christ,  Jake

Aaron has an incredible story of wrestling through questions of SSA when he was very young, in a church context that struggled to communicate the Gospel. His testimony twists and turns over several years and several church contexts, and I found so many helpful and thoughtful takeaways from our conversation as well as several new books to read on the topic. I'm grateful Aaron was willing to be vulnerable and honest with me. There is a lot to learn from his story.   If you have feedback, feel free to hit me up on Instagram @itsthevalk or Aaron @theaaronmd  Love y'all. Jake

Lacy has been a singer and songwriter with Sovereign Grace Music for several years. We had a delightful conversation about all the things in the songwriting process. I loved this conversation, and if you are interested in the behind-the-scenes of the SGM world, this is a must-listen. If you want to hear a gorgeous rendition of Psalm 90 sung by Lacy for SGM, view it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ara0P_pUMO4 I am on the gram at @itsthevalk Love y'all. Jake

I sat down with Nate Radsma and his mom, Kerri, for this incredible conversation about Nate's journey with depression. There is nothing I could write in this description that can do justice to how deeply moving this conversation is. I deeply respect Nate for having the courage to be vulnerable, honest, and articulate both the incredible struggles he has been through and his trust in God. If you want to send a message to Nate, feel free to DM me on Instagram @itsthevalk, and I'm happy to pass it along. I appreciate you all Jake.

This is the final one; thank you all for listening to this monster 6-hour pod. The four of us sat down and talked about the over 150 books we collectively read over the last six months. I love these guys. Talking about books gives us the opportunity to discuss life, big ideas, fascinating people and have a good laugh along the way. Here is a doc of all the books we discussed in the pod: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fwxRVGoXAU187TSX4si6dd0XJk_2sCONGmExH7vmNXQ/edit?usp=sharing Owen is on Instagram @hebbert_the_writer Jesse is on Instagram @boutjesse John-Michael is on Instagram @aboutjem I am always @itsthevalk Love y'all. Jake

I have been looking forward to this podcast for ages. The four of us sat down and talked about the over 150 books we collectively read over the last six months. I love these guys. Talking about books gives us the opportunity to discuss life, big ideas, fascinating people and have a good laugh along the way. Here is a doc of all the books we discussed in the pod: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fwxRVGoXAU187TSX4si6dd0XJk_2sCONGmExH7vmNXQ/edit?usp=sharing Owen is on Instagram @hebbert_the_writer Jesse is on Instagram @boutjesse John-Michael is on Instagram @aboutjem I am always @itsthevalk Love y'all. Jake

PART 2: I included a document of all the books we discussed in the pod. I have been looking forward to this podcast for ages. The four of us sat down and talked about the over 150 books we collectively read over the last six months. I love these guys. Talking about books gives us the opportunity to discuss life, big ideas, fascinating people and have a good laugh along the way. Here is a doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fwxRVGoXAU187TSX4si6dd0XJk_2sCONGmExH7vmNXQ/edit?usp=sharing Owen is on Instagram @hebbert_the_writer Jesse is on Instagram @boutjesse John-Michael is on Instagram @aboutjem I am always @itsthevalk Love y'all. Jake

I have been looking forward to this podcast for ages. The four of us sat down and talked about the over 150 books we collectively read over the last six months. I love these guys. Talking about books gives us the opportunity to discuss life, big ideas, fascinating people and have a good laugh along the way. Here is a doc of all the books we discussed in the pod: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fwxRVGoXAU187TSX4si6dd0XJk_2sCONGmExH7vmNXQ/edit?usp=sharing Owen is on Instagram @hebbert_the_writer Jesse is on Instagram @boutjesse John-Michael is on Instagram @aboutjem I am always @itsthevalk Love y'all. Jake